Culture24/Norwichhttp://www.culture24.org.uk/Norwich articles from Culture24Archaeologists find well-preserved 14th century human skeleton on site of medieval Augustinian friaryhttp://www.culture24.org.uk/history-and-heritage/archaeology/art532647-archaeologists-find-well-preserved-14th-century-human-skeleton-on-site-of-medieval-augustinian-friaryhttp://www.culture24.org.uk/history-and-heritage/archaeology/art532647-archaeologists-find-well-preserved-14th-century-human-skeleton-on-site-of-medieval-augustinian-friaryArchaeologists say they have discovered an "incredibly exciting" set of artefacts at a £70 million housing development, including pottery, coins, oyster shells and painted glass.23 July 2015Iron Age pottery, Victorian tin toys and butchered bone: Six archaeological finds in eastern England this yearhttp://www.culture24.org.uk/history-and-heritage/archaeology/art528387-iron-age-pottery-victorian-tin-toys-and-butchered-bone-six-archaeological-finds-in-eastern-england-this-yearhttp://www.culture24.org.uk/history-and-heritage/archaeology/art528387-iron-age-pottery-victorian-tin-toys-and-butchered-bone-six-archaeological-finds-in-eastern-england-this-yearTake a look at six discoveries made by Access Cambridge Archaeology during excavations in Hampshire, Essex, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk so far in 2015.22 June 2015Museum buys ritually destroyed Bronze Age weapon which was used as doorstop for yearshttp://www.culture24.org.uk/history-and-heritage/archaeology/art507589-museum-buys-ritually-destroyed-bronze-age-weapon-which-was-used-as-doorstop-for-yearshttp://www.culture24.org.uk/history-and-heritage/archaeology/art507589-museum-buys-ritually-destroyed-bronze-age-weapon-which-was-used-as-doorstop-for-yearsAn impractically large Bronze Age weapon, known as the Rudham Dirk and used as a doorstop after being discovered in a Norfolk field, has been secured for £41,000.25 November 2014Curator's Choice: The Happisburgh Hand Axe - the oldest hand axe in north-west Europehttp://www.culture24.org.uk/history-and-heritage/archaeology/art499289-curator-choice-the-happisburg-hand-axe-the-oldest-hand-axe-in-north-west-europehttp://www.culture24.org.uk/history-and-heritage/archaeology/art499289-curator-choice-the-happisburg-hand-axe-the-oldest-hand-axe-in-north-west-europeColly Mudie, Head of Norwich Museums Learning Team, explains the significance and allure of the pre-Neanderthal Happisburgh hand axe.16 September 2014Archaeologists reveal Roman Norfolk with in-demand garden digs in Caistor St Edmundhttp://www.culture24.org.uk/history-and-heritage/archaeology/art497741-Archaeologists-reveal-Roman-Norfolk-with-in-demand-garden-digs-Caistor-Edmundhttp://www.culture24.org.uk/history-and-heritage/archaeology/art497741-Archaeologists-reveal-Roman-Norfolk-with-in-demand-garden-digs-Caistor-EdmundHomeowners in a village near Norwich have invited archaeologists into their gardens in pursuit of Roman artefacts. Andrew Ray, of the digging team, reveals more.02 September 2014Only surviving town gasworks in England and Wales to open for Museums at Nighthttp://www.culture24.org.uk/history-and-heritage/art476763-Only-surviving-town-gasworks-England-Wales-open-for-Museums-at-Nighthttp://www.culture24.org.uk/history-and-heritage/art476763-Only-surviving-town-gasworks-England-Wales-open-for-Museums-at-NightThe Gas Museum in the Norfolk town of Fakenham will light a lamp for the public this May. Chairman Mike Bridges tells us about pubs, cookers and the holes in every field.16 April 2014Commemorative art exhibition Monument translates well to both sides of Channelhttp://www.culture24.org.uk/art/art475209-Commemorative-art-exhibition-Monument-translates-well-to-both-sides-of-Channelhttp://www.culture24.org.uk/art/art475209-Commemorative-art-exhibition-Monument-translates-well-to-both-sides-of-Channel100 years from the outbreak of World War I and 70 since the Normandy Landings, four galleries in Norwich, Calais and Caen join forces to mark the occasion.04 April 2014Picture Gallery: Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery announces The Wonder of Birdshttp://www.culture24.org.uk/art/painting-and-drawing/art468981http://www.culture24.org.uk/art/painting-and-drawing/art468981From predators to shamanism and Hans Holbein to canaries, a six-section show in Norwich will feature hundreds of representations of birds through the centuries.25 February 2014The best art exhibitions to see in the East of England in 2014http://www.culture24.org.uk/art/art462596-the-best-art-exhibitions-to-see-in-the-East-of-England-in-2014http://www.culture24.org.uk/art/art462596-the-best-art-exhibitions-to-see-in-the-East-of-England-in-2014What are the top art exhibitions in the East of England during 2014? Take a look at some of the best ones confirmed so far in this Culture24 preview.30 December 2013Cedric Morris and Christopher Wood: A Forgotten Friendship rekindled at Norwich Castlehttp://www.culture24.org.uk/art/painting-and-drawing/art407436http://www.culture24.org.uk/art/painting-and-drawing/art407436Norwich Castle explores the influence that Christopher Wood and Cedric Morris exerted on each other during the heady days of the 1920s.26 October 2012I Spy the Countryside: Collecting 20th Century Rural Life at the Museum of East Anglian Lifehttp://www.culture24.org.uk/history-and-heritage/art407297http://www.culture24.org.uk/history-and-heritage/art407297Organisers want feedback and ideas from the public on how to expand their collections as a new display on the history of the countryside goes on show in Stowmarket.23 October 2012Norwich groups press ahead with Screen Heritage Centre plans as HLF gives backinghttp://www.culture24.org.uk/history-and-heritage/historic-buildings/art406817http://www.culture24.org.uk/history-and-heritage/historic-buildings/art406817A plan by Norfolk and Norwich Film Theatre to create a new venue charting a century of film in the region has moved a step closer with an £80,000 Lottery award.17 October 2012Remembrance 2012: Remembering the wars at museums, heritage sites and onlinehttp://www.culture24.org.uk/history-and-heritage/military-history/art408511http://www.culture24.org.uk/history-and-heritage/military-history/art408511We take a look at some of the key Remembrance services and exhibitions, including sound installations and Norwich Castle turning red in support of The Royal British Legion.09 November 2012Norwich city choir project celebrates built heritage and history of immigrationhttp://www.culture24.org.uk/history-and-heritage/historic-buildings/art402785http://www.culture24.org.uk/history-and-heritage/historic-buildings/art402785Norwich's Voice Project choir is returning to the city's historic streets and buildings with a project celebrating the history of the many communities who have contributed to its prosperity.26 September 2012Thomas Houseago: Where the Wild Things are at the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Artshttp://www.culture24.org.uk/art/art398543http://www.culture24.org.uk/art/art398543From Picasso and Epstein to Moore, Paolozzi and West African Fang sculptures, the contemporary sculptor reveals his influences in a show of context in Norwich.28 August 2012Churches Conservation Trust turns to pedal power for sponsored Pedal Around the Pulpitshttp://www.culture24.org.uk/history-and-heritage/historic-buildings/art396556http://www.culture24.org.uk/history-and-heritage/historic-buildings/art396556Church building charity the Churches Conservation Trust is asking the public to join them on their latest quest to raise funds to save our crumbling ecclesiastical heritage.14 August 2012Heaven’s Gate: Medieval Rood Screens From Norfolk at Hungate Medieval Art, Norwichhttp://www.culture24.org.uk/history-and-heritage/art394159http://www.culture24.org.uk/history-and-heritage/art394159Featuring photos and key paintings from churches across Norfolk, one of the country's oldest holy buildings hosts a display revealing the importance of rood screens.27 July 2012The Culture24 Crystal Ball: The big History and Heritage exhibitions to look out for in 2013http://www.culture24.org.uk/history-and-heritage/art415279http://www.culture24.org.uk/history-and-heritage/art415279From witches to Vikings, we take an early look at some of the major museum History and Heritage exhibitions already confirmed for 2013.03 January 2013Norwich Arts Centre photographic exhibition and special event remembers the Baedeker Raidshttp://www.culture24.org.uk/history-and-heritage/military-history/world-war-two/art384241http://www.culture24.org.uk/history-and-heritage/military-history/world-war-two/art384241A photographic exhibition with a special day-long programme of events at Norwich Arts Centre remembers the Baedeker Raids which wreaked havoc on the city in World War Two.27 April 2012The Culture 24/7: History and Heritage highlights for April 2012http://www.culture24.org.uk/history-and-heritage/art381644http://www.culture24.org.uk/history-and-heritage/art381644From Hadrian's Wall to Hampton Court Palace, there's plenty to excite this month in all things History and Heritage. Here are a few to look out for.30 March 2012